Home Setup for our new Afghan neighbors: family of 5 in Centreville, VA

Date: January 19, 2022

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for a newly arrived refugee family!

Your contributions will help turn an empty apartment into a warm and welcoming home! Your willingness to jump in and help is truly special and will be so deeply appreciated by this family.

We will next be helping a family of 5 from Afghanistan consisting of parents, their 2 1/2 year old son, their brother-in-law, and a friend of his.  They are living in Centreville, VA.

We will not be setting up the apartment – the family is here and will be doing that.   You can arrange to drop off your items almost any time through Wednesday, Jan 19th, by contacting the family and finding a mutually convenient time.   

A WORD ABOUT QUALITY:  We ask that you please donate either very gently used or new, quality furniture and furnishings. We thank you in advance for making sure that all donated items are clean (without stains and 100% pet-hair-, cobweb- and smoke-free) when donated.

LINENS: Please label or tag the bag for all bedding (mattress pad, sheets, blankets, comforter/duvet and bedcovers) BY SIZE as twin, full or queen and bundle sets together — without marking on the actual linens. Unfortunately, we cannot use king-size bedding. As noted above, new or VERY GENTLY used linens are great!  Worn sheets and towels won’t work.

IMPORTANT: Please bring only those items for which you have signed up UNLESS  you have been in touch and received confirmation to bring specific additional items. We so appreciate your generosity and your understanding!!

The project lead for this project is Julie.  If you have questions, you can reach Julie by email at juliegarel@me.com or by text at 757-639-7702.

Many, many thanks! – Julie, Deb and the Home Setups Team

 

 

**as with all KindWorks projects, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus, the lifting of heavy objects, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage, and you agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. Notwithstanding the COVID precautions indicated above, as with any indoor group activity, there is a risk that unintended COVID transmission could occur. 

 

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Select Task(s)WhatName
Select Task(s)WhatName
Furniture
Console table or modest size sideboard#1: Sue C.
Living Room Side tables#1: Debbie S.
#2: Debbie S.
TV Table/stand (apartment size or similar scale)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dining room table for 6#1: Guita I.
6 Dining Chairs#1: Guita I.
large living room pillows#1: Laura R.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
futon and frame#1: Holli G.
Queen sized bed frame and headboard#1: Kim G.
Twin bed frame#1: Ann S.
Dressers#1: Lisa K.
#2: Mary Ann S.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bedside tables#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bookshelf#1: Debbie S.
#2: Ann S.
Desk or computer station#1: Holli G.
Desk chair#1: Sue C.
2 comfy chairs#1: Mary Ann S.
Living Room
Living room table lamps#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
Buffet/console table lamps (matching great if possible)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Standing Lamp#1: Kim G.
Wall art for Main Living Area (no images of animals or people please)#1: Laura R.
#2: Lisa K.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: Wike K.
Living room rug (max 5 X 8 feet)#1: Julia W.
Front door mat#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Kitchen and Dining Room
Dishes for 6+ people (plates, bowls)#1: Linda G.
Flatware for 6+ people#1: Linda G.
Flatware drawer tray (narrower drawer size for older apartments)#1: Nancy H.
Serving utensils (large spoons, large fork, etc)#1: Nancy H.
Glassware (10+)#1: Sue C.
Tableclothes#1: Sue C.
#2: Kim G.
Cloth napkins (12+)#1: Sue C.
Juicer#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: Linda G.
Small microwave#1: Sue C.
meat grinder#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
coffee maker#1: Laura R.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Linda G.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Diane K.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Sue C.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Julia W.
Baking sheet, set of 2-3#1: Kim G.
Knife Set (knives for food prep; not a steak knife set))#1: Robin M.
Cutting Board set#1: Julia W.
Kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Julia W.
10+ tea cups#1: Sue C.
Serving tray#1: Nancy H.
Large serving platters#1: Nancy H.
#2: Sue C.
#3: Sue C.
Matching candlesticks and candles (extra candles that fit candlesticks also great)#1: Kim G.
Pitcher (plastic, glass or ceramic)#1: Kim G.
Plastic filtered water pitcher for frig (with replacement filter if possible)#1: Diane K.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Diane K.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Julia W.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Sue C.
Colander#1: Julia W.
Can opener#1: Julia W.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Julia W.
Paper napkins#1: Julia W.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Julia W.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Janet T.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Julia W.
#2: Diane K.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Julia W.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Janet T.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Julia W.
Utility/Cleaning Supplies
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bucket and mop#1: Britta B.
Broom and dust pan#1: Britta B.
Multi-purpose, windex, toilet bowl cleaning solution and rags#1: Lisa K.
Iron#1: Linda G.
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: Robin M.
Umbrellas in excellent condition#1: Nancy H.
#2: Susan T.
Step ladder (two to three steps)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: Kristen W.
Power strip/surge protector#1: Robin M.
Extension cords#1: Robin M.
#2: Laura R.
Flashlights and spare batteries (if replaceable)#1: Susan K.
AA and AAA batteries#1: Robin M.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench, measuring tape)#1: Robin M.
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Robin M.
#2: Linda G.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Susan K.
Drying rack for clothes (NOT the basic walmart one, it breaks easily!)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Foldable Shopping Cart (to walk to and from grocery store)#1: Lisa K.
Sewing machine and notions#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bedrooms General
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot)#1: Linda G.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
60 hangers#1: Robin M.
Trash can/waste basket for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
Mirrors#1: Nancy H.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Over the door hooks for bedroom or bath#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging please)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Nightlights#1: Susan K.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Parent Bedroom
Bedroom lamps with lightbulbs#1: Robin M.
#2: Diane K.
Queen Sized sheet sets#1: Kim G.
Queen Sized Mattress Pad ((new or excellent condition & without stains)#1: Kim G.
Queen Sized warm blanket#1: Lisa K.
Queen Sized Comforter/duvet/bedspread#1: jennifer R.
Rug for Parent Room (max 5 X8; smaller also fine)#1: Diane K.
Wall art for parents' room (no images of animals or people please)#1: Diane K.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin sheet sets#1: Kim G.
#2: jennifer R.
Twin mattress pad (new or excellent condition & without stains)#1: Kim G.
Twin warm blankets#1: jennifer R.
#2: Kim G.
Twin comforters/duvets/bedspread#1: Kim G.
#2: Lisa K.
Cork Board/ bulletin board#1: Linda G.
Bathroom linens/toiletries/necessities
Towel sets: large bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
#3: Robin M.
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Shower Curtain, liner and hooks#1: Linda G.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Robin M.
Extra bathroom storage: two towel bars and/or storage racks with suction cups (28 - 30” width)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toilet brush#1: Linda G.
Toilet Plunger#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
No-slip pad for tub floor(clean or new)#1: Janet T.
Tissues (3-4 boxes)#1: Susan T.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Susan T.
4 Bar or Liquid soap#1: Susan K.
Soap dishes or rubber soap pad#1: Kristen W.
4 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Susan K.
5 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Susan K.
4 deodorant#1: Susan K.
Feminine Products – pads different (three different sizes) for two months#1: Kristen W.
Shaving cream and razors for men and women#1: Susan K.
Hairdryer#1: Susan K.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: Kristen W.
Additional Items
Computers (one desktop and one laptop)#1: Kindworks D.
Bikes#1: Grace Episcopal Day School P.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
toys/books/games/sports equip for 3 year old#1: Britta B.
KindKitchen (pre-set list; please inquire before signing up))#1: Kristen W.
KindWelcomeMeal#1: Mary C.
warm coats/sweaters - women's medium#1: Carolyn J.
warm coats/sweaters - boys 3T#1: Carolyn J.
warm coats/sweaters - men's assorted sized#1: Carolyn J.
ladies jeans size 29-30#1: Carolyn J.
mens jeans sizes 32 and 34#1: Carolyn J.